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The JCCIA welcomes everyone to join in the 2023 Columbus Day Parade held Monday, October 9 on State Street.

 

The Columbus Day celebration is a rich tradition in the Chicago Italian American Community.

 

The day starts with 9 A.M. mass at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1244 Lexington Avenue, Chicago.

 

Immediately following mass is a wreath-laying ceremony in Arrigo Park.

 

Then the parade kicks off at 1:00 P.M. at the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive.

 

ABC7's broadcasts the parade.

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